Feuerinferno near Eudorf: Tractor fire ensures large fire brigade use!
Feuerinferno near Eudorf: Tractor fire ensures large fire brigade use!
On Friday afternoon, the Alsfeld volunteer fire brigade called for an extraordinary commitment. A tractor was on fire on a stubble field between Alsfeld and Eudorf. The first emergency services arrived at 2:18 p.m. after the alarm was carried out with the keyword "Flkw" (burning vehicle). On site they saw themselves confronted with an already heavily spread fire that extended about 10,000 square meters. City fire inspector Daniel Schäfer assessed the situation so that he adapted the operational keyword to "Fwal2" (surface fire with spread).
Around 35 firefighters were deployed, supported by another 30 forces in the provision room. The tricky situation was also made more difficult by a false alarm: while the fire brigade was busy with the tractor fire, another emergency call for smoke in the forest near Hattendorf reported. Fortunately, this turned out to be a false alarm.
technical failure as the cause of the fire
After the first investigations, a technical defect could have been the cause of the tractor fire, which then also triggered the fire of the dry stubble pack. This is not surprising that technical defects, especially at the electrical system, are according to the Therlo.de , one of the most common causes for tractor fires.
The water supply at the scene was particularly problematic because there was no fixed water source. The fire brigade was forced to use tank fire engines and water tanks to provide sufficient extinguishing water. Commutery has been set up to make water delivery efficiently.
fire protection in agriculture
These incidents are reminiscent of the importance of fire protection in agriculture. In the case of vehicle fires, it is advisable to have a 6 kg ABC powder extinguisher on board, as listed by experts. Such a fire type is firm, liquid and gaseous fabrics for fires. Regular maintenance is recommended for optimal protection, including control of the electrical system and cleaning the engine compartment.
As a rule, technical defects in agricultural machines are dangerous. The collected harvest waste and oil residues are potential causes of fire that can turn out to be risky, especially in hot weather. Moisture is also a critical factor because it favors electrical defects. In summary, it can be said that this fire once again focuses on monitoring and maintenance of agricultural vehicles. The damage caused by such an incident can be enormous. Insurance companies offer different covers here, from partial comprehensive to fully comprehensive, the latter offering more comprehensive protection. The residual value solutions for fire tractors on platforms are also worth considering.We are glad that nobody was injured in this effort and thank the emergency services for their quick action. The incidents underline the challenges that are exposed to agricultural businesses and how important preventive action is to avoid such events
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